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Jillian Medoff

    Jillian Medoffová nabízí jízlivý a vtipný pohled na korporátní kulturu ve svém románu. Její psaní, které čerpá z rozsáhlých zkušeností v oblasti managementu a korporátní komunikace, proniká do složitostí a absurdity moderního pracovního života. Medoffová exceluje v zachycení dynamiky moci, ambicí a lidských vztahů v náročném prostředí.

    Good Girls Gone Bad
    This Could Hurt
    When We Were Bright and Beautiful
    • The Quinns scramble to hire the best legal minds money can buy, but Billy fits the all-too-familiar sex-offender profile-white, athletic, and privileged-that makes headlines and sways juries.Meanwhile, Cassie struggles to understand why Billy's ex Diana would go this far, even if the breakup was painful.

      When We Were Bright and Beautiful
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    • This Could Hurt

      • 375 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Rosa Guerrero has defied the odds to become a prominent leader in the corporate world as the chief of human resources at Ellery Consumer Research. Despite being an attractive woman of a certain age, her influence remains strong, earning her the loyalty of her staff. Among her admirers is Leo Smalls, her devoted lieutenant and benefits vice president, whose life revolves around the company. While Rosa focuses on meeting her team's needs within the constraints of the company's budget, her associate director, Rob Hirsch, finds himself growing closer to Lucy Bender, a single woman seeking fulfillment in both her career and personal life. Meanwhile, senior manager Kenny Verville views Ellery as a temporary position, driven by his ambitious wife’s aspirations. The characters navigate their complex relationships, ambitions, and desires, revealing their flaws and humanity. As their lives intertwine, Rosa remains the central figure, the sun around whom they all revolve. However, when her world begins to unravel, the consequences for everyone are significant, leading Leo, Rob, Lucy, and Kenny to undergo profound transformations they never anticipated.

      This Could Hurt
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    • Good Girls Gone Bad

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Jillian Medoff presents an intriguing premise that takes unexpected turns, blending delight with debauchery. Janey Fabre, an actuary, studies mortality tables while hiding secrets about her past, her mother’s disappearance, and her obsession with her ex-boyfriend, Tobias. To move on, she joins group therapy, where she meets a cast of eccentric women: Suzanna, who prefers her lap dog to people; Laura, a nymphomaniac; Bethany, a divorcee living with her mother; Valentine, a shy beauty with compulsive eating habits; Ivy, a Botox enthusiast; and Natasha, who protects herself from germs with a facemask. Unbeknownst to them, Janey carries a list of suicide options, haunted by her mother’s absence. As the women confide in one another, they empower each other to tackle their issues, revealing their shared fear of emotional intimacy. Their neuroses lead to comedic yet tragic outcomes, culminating in a vengeful prank that results in unexpected pain and revelations for Janey. The narrative explores how these women gain control over their lives and relationships, blending humor with profound insights. This story of revenge and redemption serves as a poignant meditation on family—both past and present—highlighting the bonds we create as adults.

      Good Girls Gone Bad